Movies like Heat

L.A. Confidential is a neo-noir film set in 1950s Los Angeles, where police corruption and Hollywood sleaze intertwine. While a period piece, it shares the detailed character work and moral ambiguity present in Heat, with a strong ensemble cast weaving together multiple storylines.

Collateral features Tom Cruise in a rare villainous role as a hitman who takes a taxi driver, played by Jamie Foxx, hostage. Another Michael Mann film, Collateral echoes Heat's Los Angeles setting and its stylized, tense atmosphere.

Directed by and starring Ben Affleck, The Town is a gripping heist thriller set in Boston. Like Heat, it focuses on the intense connections between professional thieves and the law enforcement hunting them, delivering a potent mix of action and character-driven drama.

Ronin, with Robert De Niro and Jean Reno, is known for its expertly choreographed car chases and realistic portrayal of mercenaries on a dangerous mission. Its focus on professional criminals and their code bears resemblance to the themes explored in Heat.

Public Enemies stars Johnny Depp as legendary bank robber John Dillinger. Directed by Michael Mann, the same visionary behind Heat, the film dives into the cat-and-mouse dynamic between Dillinger and the FBI, offering another detailed look at both sides of the law.

Inside Man, directed by Spike Lee, is a clever heist film that pits a determined detective (Denzel Washington) against a master thief (Clive Owen). The film's intricate plot and the intellectual duel at its center are reminiscent of the chess game between the leads in Heat.